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Tim Bruce, CPDT-KA, DCBC, DDT
Certified Canine Behaviourist & Trainer
Founder of Composed K9

08/23/2026

Regulating our nervous systems with a long line walk in the woods before hitting the highway home and heading into a new week

08/19/2026

Introducing the pups to their new home away from home 🏞🐾

Tim tossing treats to make it a little less intimidating, Saint doing a full inspection with her nose, and me popping in with praise for being such a brave girl.

This wasn’t a one-and-done introduction. We repeated the process multiple times, giving Saint the opportunity to explore at her own pace and build confidence with each visit. Slowly building comfort, one sniff and one positive experience at a time.

And just like our routines change with the seasons, our pups have to adjust to new routines too. Whether it’s a new schedule, new adventures, or a new environment, a phased introduction with increasing criteria, patience and support can go a long way.

07/11/2026

Learning is always happening. Every outing is an opportunity to teach your dog something. Rather than simply walking past new experiences, slow down and use those moments to enrich your dog's learning and build confidence.

We stopped at a farm store with a variety of animals and took advantage of a safe, controlled setup. With a fence between us and plenty of distance, Kaia had the chance to observe without feeling pressured.

At one point, a llama became interested in her and approached the fence. While you can't clearly see that part in the video, you can see what mattered most—Kaia noticed, acknowledged what was happening, and then chose to disengage and walk away with no leash tension.

That choice earned her praise to reinforce.

For a guardian-type dog, being aware of the environment is exactly what they're bred to do. The goal isn't to stop them from noticing things—it's to teach them they don't have to react to everything they see.

Every time Kaia chooses self-regulation over reactivity, she's building a stronger habit. Those small wins, repeated over and over, are what create reliable behaviour in the real world.

Real-life training + one good choice at a time—that's how confidence is built.

07/01/2026

🪿 Canada Goose Gauntlet: Conquered.

Louie absolutely nailed this one in our day training session this week.

Canada Geese and other wildlife encountered on walks can be a huge distraction for ourdogs. Instead of fixating, pulling, or getting over-excited, Louie noticed the geese, checked in with me, heeded my cue, earned his rewards (treats + praise), and calmly walked right past.

This is exactly what we want to teach: not just “don’t react,” but “here is what to do instead.” When dogs learn that checking in, staying connected, and making thoughtful choices pays well, those choices become stronger over time.

Day training allows me to do the repetition work for you while also helping your dog build real-world skills around real-world distractions.

Way to go, Louie! 👏🐾

Interested in our day training program? Reach out to learn more.

06/20/2026

Proud to sponsor MMBTS Community Trail Day #3 🚵🐾

10 awesome volunteers came out and spent the day raking and improving drainage on sections of 3 different trails. We wrapped up the day with a BBQ for the crew.

Huge thanks to MMBTS for all the hard work they do behind the scenes to maintain the trails we enjoy riding so much. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be able to support such a passionate community 🤘🚵🏼‍♀️

06/16/2026

Composed K9 Training is stoked to sponsor MMBTS Trail Day #3

Join us this Saturday June 20 @ 10 AM (meet at Ing’s Mine Parking Lot at 9:50 AM), no experience necessary!

Let's give some love to the trails and talk about dogs! After the trail work, Composed K9 will host a BBQ and raffle for a 120 min Dog Training Initial Consultation.

Details and sign up at https://www.mmbts.com/events/trail-day-3-mtb-alberta-26

See you out there!

06/13/2026

4750 106 Ave SE, 10 AM - 3 PM!

05/30/2026

Not every win is loud.

Kaia has a history of reacting to other dogs, but today she made a different choice. With plenty of distance, a long line for freedom of movement, and reinforcement for checking in, she noticed a dog on the sidewalk and chose to disengage instead of barking and lunging.

This is what behaviour change looks like in real life—not forcing a dog to "ignore" something, but helping them develop the skills to make better decisions when they encounter it.

Distance matters. Timing matters. Reinforcing good choices matters.

One calm turn-away at a time, confidence grows. 🐾

05/01/2026

Epic is one of my long-standing day training dogs—he’s struggled with reactivity and barking/lunging at people.

Instead of trying to shut that down, I teach him what to do instead. 👇

It starts with the foundation:
Loose leash walking, no tension, and clear cues like “walk beside me.” 🐾

In neutral environments, rewards are intermittent.
But when a trigger shows up? That cue gets paid.

“Walk beside me” now means:
👉 Stay close
👉 Stay calm
👉 I’ve got you

In this clip, Epic sees a man—something that used to send him over threshold. Instead, he checks in, walks beside me, and makes a better choice.

Looks → back to me → “yes” → reward. 💥

We’re building:
✔️ Better decisions (operant conditioning)
✔️ Better feelings about people (classical conditioning)

With repetition and staying below threshold, his confidence grows and the reactions fade.

We pass calmly, no tension, and he gets a “go sniff” at the end. 🌿

This is how you create real change.

04/23/2026

Something as simple as a jacket on a bench… can feel like a big deal to a young dog.

Louie spots it, isn’t quite sure what he’s looking at, and lets me know—barking, a bit defensive, trying to make sense of it. Totally fair. It’s new, it’s different, and he doesn’t have context yet.

Instead of avoiding it, we lean in.

I encourage him to take a look, give him the space to investigate, and mark the bravery with food as he starts to engage. You can see the shift—curiosity begins to replace uncertainty.

Then we take it a step further.

Once he’s thinking again, I ask for a couple known behaviours—jumping up onto the bench and sitting. This does two things:
It continues building positive associations, and it helps him learn that those cues apply everywhere—not just at home or in “easy” environments.

We finish with an off cue and a “go sniff,” and just like that… we move on.

Confidence isn’t built by avoiding the weird stuff.
It’s built by working through it.

And just like dogs, people don’t grow by staying comfortable either.
It’s those small, uncertain moments—where we choose to lean in instead of back away—that build real confidence over time.

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Calgary, AB
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Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	6am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	6am - 8:30pm
Thursday	6am - 8:30pm
Friday	6am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+14035403568

Website

https://composedk9training.com/

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